In California, you can ask the court for an order recognizing your gender marker change and changing your legal name. To do this, file a petition with the court and get a decree. The process takes up to 2 months. We have listed and linked resources that are helpful in following this process.
- Humboldt Pride published a Legal Name & Gender Change in California: Step by Step guide.
- The California Courts Self-Help Guide gets you started in three easy steps.
If you need to speak with a Center staff person, please email pride@palomar.edu. If you are seeking support and need to speak with a behavioral health specialist, please contact Palomar College Behavioral Health Counseling Services via email bhcs@palomar.edu or by phone 760-891-7531.
